Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lake Geneva, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 77.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,688 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Palo Alto, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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